2019 Melbourne Boat Show

[Kimtown]

Carribean has been a long standing quality at good price. Fit out is not flashy but they have everything you need.

Yes, the Carribeans are good.

Before I was married and I had money, I was seriously looking at a Carribean Intruder (19 something feet). The Reef Runner (21ft) had an issue with hull roll while cruising.

But the Intruder was the sparkle in my eye. Not great with all the "bells & whisltes", but I prefer simple, so it was perfect.

Then , , , , I got married and have kids , , , , the boat I have, will have to do , , , , and it does do , , , , quite well.

Wouldn't change a thing

Cheers, Bugz

It's funny how kids change plans but priority change and the boat stays the same lol

I glanced over the Carribeans nice boats a dive door would be nice in their offshore boats, The transom in comparison to the Southern formula and Haines Hunters I checked out aren't as well laid out for fishing. They are a nice boat but need a little bit of a revamp for a dedicated offshore trailer boat

I'd happily have a reef runner, never been in one but gee they look nice

[yepi'mon]

Carribean has been a long standing quality at good price. Fit out is not flashy but they have everything you need.

Yes, the Carribeans are good.

Before I was married and I had money, I was seriously looking at a Carribean Intruder (19 something feet). The Reef Runner (21ft) had an issue with hull roll while cruising.

But the Intruder was the sparkle in my eye. Not great with all the "bells & whisltes", but I prefer simple, so it was perfect.

Then , , , , I got married and have kids , , , , the boat I have, will have to do , , , , and it does do , , , , quite well.

Wouldn't change a thing

Cheers, Bugz

It's funny how kids change plans but priority change and the boat stays the same lol

I glanced over the Carribeans nice boats a dive door would be nice in their offshore boats, The transom in comparison to the Southern formula and Haines Hunters I checked out aren't as well laid out for fishing. They are a nice boat but need a little bit of a revamp for a dedicated offshore trailer boat

I'd happily have a reef runner, never been in one but gee they look nice

They had a fishing jet ski there - looked pretty slick.

Would be a sweet ride when you can’t be assed dealing with a big boat.

[Bugatti]

Carribean has been a long standing quality at good price. Fit out is not flashy but they have everything you need.

Yes, the Carribeans are good.

Before I was married and I had money, I was seriously looking at a Carribean Intruder (19 something feet). The Reef Runner (21ft) had an issue with hull roll while cruising.

But the Intruder was the sparkle in my eye. Not great with all the "bells & whisltes", but I prefer simple, so it was perfect.

Then , , , , I got married and have kids , , , , the boat I have, will have to do , , , , and it does do , , , , quite well.

Wouldn't change a thing

Cheers, Bugz

It's funny how kids change plans but priority change and the boat stays the same lol

I glanced over the Carribeans nice boats a dive door would be nice in their offshore boats, The transom in comparison to the Southern formula and Haines Hunters I checked out aren't as well laid out for fishing. They are a nice boat but need a little bit of a revamp for a dedicated offshore trailer boat

I'd happily have a reef runner, never been in one but gee they look nice

No doubt Kimster, they are the jewel in the Carribean fleet. Plenty, and plenty enough deck space. The cabin is more than ample, and with inserts between the seats, makes a great bed for two for long stays out at sea. AND, they can be canopied up so as to be totally out of the weather, without compromising open deck space, great for winter. Their simple deck setup allows for all of that. The hull roll, easily fixed with Trim Tabs WHICH a boat that size would benefit from Trim Tabs anyway for better performance.

For me, the two less feet of the 19 foot Intruder was a more "usable" option , , , , vehicle, storage, towing (and there were a lot of country trips)

But without a doubt, the Reef Runner if there were no major restrictions was/is the better boat to have, it goes without saying , , , , always better having "more" boat.

But now, it is just a dream that keeps me sane

Cheers, Bugz Dreamingz

[smile0784]

We can all dream mate.
I wish I had one too

[cobby]

Yes, the Carribeans are good.

Before I was married and I had money, I was seriously looking at a Carribean Intruder (19 something feet). The Reef Runner (21ft) had an issue with hull roll while cruising.

But the Intruder was the sparkle in my eye. Not great with all the "bells & whisltes", but I prefer simple, so it was perfect.

Then , , , , I got married and have kids , , , , the boat I have, will have to do , , , , and it does do , , , , quite well.

Wouldn't change a thing

Cheers, Bugz

It's funny how kids change plans but priority change and the boat stays the same lol

I glanced over the Carribeans nice boats a dive door would be nice in their offshore boats, The transom in comparison to the Southern formula and Haines Hunters I checked out aren't as well laid out for fishing. They are a nice boat but need a little bit of a revamp for a dedicated offshore trailer boat

I'd happily have a reef runner, never been in one but gee they look nice

No doubt Kimster, they are the jewel in the Carribean fleet. Plenty, and plenty enough deck space. The cabin is more than ample, and with inserts between the seats, makes a great bed for two for long stays out at sea. AND, they can be canopied up so as to be totally out of the weather, without compromising open deck space, great for winter. Their simple deck setup allows for all of that. The hull roll, easily fixed with Trim Tabs WHICH a boat that size would benefit from Trim Tabs anyway for better performance.

For me, the two less feet of the 19 foot Intruder was a more "usable" option , , , , vehicle, storage, towing (and there were a lot of country trips)

But without a doubt, the Reef Runner if there were no major restrictions was/is the better boat to have, it goes without saying , , , , always better having "more" boat.

But now, it is just a dream that keeps me sane

Cheers, Bugz Dreamingz

The C2300 and C2400 have overtaken the Reef Runner as the trailerable jewel at international marine.

[Kimtown]

It's funny how kids change plans but priority change and the boat stays the same lol

I glanced over the Carribeans nice boats a dive door would be nice in their offshore boats, The transom in comparison to the Southern formula and Haines Hunters I checked out aren't as well laid out for fishing. They are a nice boat but need a little bit of a revamp for a dedicated offshore trailer boat

I'd happily have a reef runner, never been in one but gee they look nice

No doubt Kimster, they are the jewel in the Carribean fleet. Plenty, and plenty enough deck space. The cabin is more than ample, and with inserts between the seats, makes a great bed for two for long stays out at sea. AND, they can be canopied up so as to be totally out of the weather, without compromising open deck space, great for winter. Their simple deck setup allows for all of that. The hull roll, easily fixed with Trim Tabs WHICH a boat that size would benefit from Trim Tabs anyway for better performance.

For me, the two less feet of the 19 foot Intruder was a more "usable" option , , , , vehicle, storage, towing (and there were a lot of country trips)

But without a doubt, the Reef Runner if there were no major restrictions was/is the better boat to have, it goes without saying , , , , always better having "more" boat.

But now, it is just a dream that keeps me sane

Cheers, Bugz Dreamingz

The C2300 and C2400 have overtaken the Reef Runner as the trailerable jewel at international marine.

Look just like a reefy. What's the difference?

[cobby]

Dunno. They're all based off the old Bertram designs and haven't changed all that much since International Marine first started in the 60s. Theyre all similar from a Cobra up to a 2400. The Belmont hasn't changed except for the bow sprit, rear seats became removable in the 90s, slight dash redesign and ever so slight transom scallops since that model was introduced in the 80s.

If it ain't broke don't go trying to fix it would have to be their motto

[Bugatti]

I glanced over the Carribeans nice boats a dive door would be nice in their offshore boats, The transom in comparison to the Southern formula and Haines Hunters I checked out aren't as well laid out for fishing. They are a nice boat but need a little bit of a revamp for a dedicated offshore trailer boat

I'd happily have a reef runner, never been in one but gee they look nice

No doubt Kimster, they are the jewel in the Carribean fleet. Plenty, and plenty enough deck space. The cabin is more than ample, and with inserts between the seats, makes a great bed for two for long stays out at sea. AND, they can be canopied up so as to be totally out of the weather, without compromising open deck space, great for winter. Their simple deck setup allows for all of that. The hull roll, easily fixed with Trim Tabs WHICH a boat that size would benefit from Trim Tabs anyway for better performance.

For me, the two less feet of the 19 foot Intruder was a more "usable" option , , , , vehicle, storage, towing (and there were a lot of country trips)

But without a doubt, the Reef Runner if there were no major restrictions was/is the better boat to have, it goes without saying , , , , always better having "more" boat.

But now, it is just a dream that keeps me sane

Cheers, Bugz Dreamingz

The C2300 and C2400 have overtaken the Reef Runner as the trailerable jewel at international marine.

Look just like a reefy. What's the difference?

Just Checked out the Carribean Website , , , , where did Yeppie's Boat go , , , , doesn't look like they make it anymore, that Adventurer is an awesome boat, great allround boat (like the Intruder, which is also defunked).

It looks like the Cavalier is their 19ft vessel now , , , , that looks aweful

Yeah Kimster, C2300 & C2400 are/look the same but bigger than the Reefy, the C2300 (which I think is better than the C2400) is half a tonne heavier but nicer for sure. Probably pushing the upper limits of a trailer-able boat but still doable.


C2300

I think the Adventurer & Intruder a great realistic Boats, the C2300 is an awesome Boat but for me anyway, a X-Lotto Boat.

Cheers, pipe dream down the drain, Bugatti

[Bugatti]

Dunno. They're all based off the old Bertram designs and haven't changed all that much since International Marine first started in the 60s. Theyre all similar from a Cobra up to a 2400. The Belmont hasn't changed except for the bow sprit, rear seats became removable in the 90s, slight dash redesign and ever so slight transom scallops since that model was introduced in the 80s.

If it ain't broke don't go trying to fix it would have to be their motto

I agree cobby , , , , change isn't always better

Cheers, Bug

[yepi'mon]

Dunno. They're all based off the old Bertram designs and haven't changed all that much since International Marine first started in the 60s. Theyre all similar from a Cobra up to a 2400. The Belmont hasn't changed except for the bow sprit, rear seats became removable in the 90s, slight dash redesign and ever so slight transom scallops since that model was introduced in the 80s.

If it ain't broke don't go trying to fix it would have to be their motto

I agree cobby , , , , change isn't always better

Cheers, Bug

Bugatti, given the rarity of the adventurer I feel it’s my duty to provide you with some spank bank material....

Enjoy your evening....